Tag: humor

• Why Indie Authors Have to Stick Together

  I’ve heard self-publishing “experts” say time and time again that no big difference exists between an author going the traditional route or the indie route. Ahem — I beg to differ. Therefore, here are the reasons why us indie authors have to stick together: 1) We have to pay for EVERYTHING. Editors, designers, copyright filing,…

  Shari Lopatin

  September 27, 2018

  For the Writers

  blogging, books, creative writing, eBooks, fiction, humor, indie author, publishing, reading, self-publishing, Writing

• What it’s Like to Be 2 Millennia Old?

  The following is a guest post from a mysterious writer. You must read until the end to discover the secretive recluse … Everyone has their secrets. Mine is more complicated than most. Sure, I look like a perky twenty-four-year-old with resting bitchy face, but you’d be wrong. At least about the twenty-four-year-old part. I’m actually…

  Shari Lopatin

  August 9, 2018

  For the Writers, Random Rants

  books, Carissa Andrews, cozy mystery, creative writing, fantasy, funny, historical fiction, humor, indie authors, mystery, new books, Oracle, publishing, reading, science fiction, self-publishing, supernatural, Writing

• The Great Goodreads Confession of 2018 (from a Goodreads Author, Nonetheless)

  Let me make a confession: technically, I’ve been a Goodreads member since 2008 or 2009. But I lost my username, password, and old email address. And I couldn’t get back in (can we say “BUMMER?”). I know, I know. For someone who wrote a science fiction dystopia about the future repercussions of a society that’s…

  Shari Lopatin

  August 1, 2018

  For the Writers, Random Rants

  book reviews, books, books worth reading, creative writing, dystopian fiction, Goodreads, humor, indie author, new books, publishing, reading, science fiction, Social media, Writing, young adult books

• What It Feels Like to Publish Your First Book

  What does it feel like to publish your first novel? As a professional writer and journalist who’s dreamed of publishing a novel since she was a fetus, let me count the ways …   Like skydiving in your underwear.  Like singing “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift while cruising along the Pacific Coast Highway with…

  Shari Lopatin

  May 14, 2018

  The Apollo Illusion

  books, creative writing, dystopias, humor, indie author, publishing, reading, science fiction, self-publishing, The Apollo Illusion, Writing

• If you’re gonna hack a writer’s email, at least be grammatically correct

  So, my email got hacked this week. Yes, my technology shenanigans continue. But in a way, I must publicly thank the hackers, because they gave me some seriously positive publicity. Like making everyone in my network aware of just how QUALITY my work is … which is good, because I recently launched my new business, “Shari’s Ink: Copywriting &…

  Shari Lopatin

  May 3, 2013

  Funny Life Stories, Random Rants

  email, hackers, humor, marketing, technology, Writing, Yahoo! email

• So Apparently, I’m a Hipster? (and so is every other 30-something)

  I’m not quite sure when anything with the word “hip” became associated with ME. But apparently, I’ve been labeled a hipster. Problem is, I’m not really too sure what exactly a “hipster” is. OK, to clarify here, no one sprung out from behind the bushes, pointed a slimy finger at my nose, and screamed, “HIPSTER!”…

  Shari Lopatin

  April 11, 2013

  Random Rants

  hipsters, humor, pop culture, Writing

• Pull My Finger: My Uncivilized Life with Boys

  OK, so you HAVE to admit … wit on a woman is sexy. I mean, freakin’ hot. Which is why I’ve embarked on my latest mission to find some hilarious chicas (and chicos, coming soon) on the blogosphere. The first one is guest-posting for me today! And you know she’s funny, because Jenny Lawson (a.k.a. “The Bloggess”)…

  Shari Lopatin

  January 23, 2013

  Funny Life Stories, Guest Posts

  blogging, boys, humor, Irene Barnett, Left of Plumb, life, parenting, Writing

• Here’s to All the Outcasts!

  All the “weirdos,” all the “stupids,” all the “oddballs.” I’m proud to walk among you, because my uniqueness is what makes my writing stand out. Were you ever bullied as a kid? Forced to give up your milk money? Endured long hours of whispers or sly smirks, followed by giggles behind your back?

  Shari Lopatin

  May 9, 2012

  Writing Tips

  blogging, Communications, Creativity, humor, inspiration, marketing, Writing

• Just F-ing Write, Already!

  This is what my boyfriend recently yelled at me. And ever since, I’ve screamed those same words over and over into my head. To force myself to stop obsessing over everyone else who’s been (super) successful, and why I’m not there yet. We’re writers, right? So for the love of GOD—just do some dang writing…

  Shari Lopatin

  April 26, 2012

  For the Writers, Writing Tips

  blogging, books, Creativity, humor, Writer’s Block, Writing

• What Are You Willing to Sacrifice to Write?

  I first met Lynette Benton on Twitter, and soon discovered what a great writing instructor she makes! That’s why I invited Lynette to write a guest post for Rogue Writer. Today she asks, what would YOU be willing to sacrifice to write? Read (and see) Lynette’s hilarious answer below … What Are You Willing to…

  Shari Lopatin

  November 17, 2011

  Guest Posts, Writing Tips

  Creativity, humor, Lynette Benton, Writing, writing tips